A NATURAL AND BIODEGDRADABLE RHEOLOGY MODIFIER

Abstract

The invention relates to a biodegradable rheology modifier for use in a formulation or fluid product, the biodegradable rheology modifier comprising a bacterial cellulose wherein the bacterial cellulose is surface-modified and comprises at least one carboxyl group or derivative thereof. The biodegradable rheology modifier further comprises at least one natural gum, wherein the surface-modified bacterial cellulose interacts with the natural gum to increase the viscosity of the fluid product. In further aspects the invention relates to a liquid product comprising the biodegradable rheology modifier and to a method for producing said biodegradable rheology modifier.

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